Education, Health, and Human Studies Outcomes
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As a student in the College of Education, Health, and Human Studies, you will participate in professional training and degree programs incorporating your creativity with necessary skills and knowledge needed in the marketplace to launch an extraordinary career.
Learning comes from student teaching very early in your education, clinicals at some of the nation's top hospitals, athletic training of NCAA Division I sports teams, counseling with real clients, and more. All this work means your first day on the job won't be your first day doing the job. With nearly 98% of our graduates employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation, we think this experience makes them competitive job candidates.
Successful Outcomes Rates by Department
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96%
Child and Family Studies Department
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95%
Psychology and Counseling
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98%
Nursing
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99%
Allied Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Sciences
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100%
Communication Disorders
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98%
Leadership, Middle and Secondary Education
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100%
Elementary, Early and Special Education
Where our Grads Work
Our graduates go into the workforce ready to take on careers in many areas.
Earning a degree is an investment in your future. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual salary of someone with a high school diploma earns $24,336 less than someone with a bachelor’s degree. Check out the median salaries of some of our most popular career paths.
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,000 |
| Registered Nurse | $73,000 |
| Physical Therapist | $89,000 |
| Athletic Trainer | $48,000 |
| Substance Abuse / Behavioral Disorder / Mental Health Counselor | $46,000 |
Where Our Alumni Attend Graduate and Professional School
For some of our students, Southeast is their first step towards a higher degree or certification.
Kaitlyn Brown, Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia, CRNA at Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, '13
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